EARTH, the bringer of life

[@brenkirgaming4586]

I love how you get aspects of all of the original songs that Holst made. Since, ya know, the songs originated from Earth. This is really good. And it sounds just like actual Holst music

[@Bowie525]

To be fair, i think a better candidate for earth would be either the pastrol symphony or The Rite of Spring. But this is great too

[@edouardfelicite69]

real

[@dspannplayspiano]

This is a precision-fit addition to the suite, which I always felt was incomplete without all the planets. Thanks for completing it!

[@olciak18]

Planet Earth, so underrated that originally Holst didn't include her in the original suite. In our hectic life we perceive the reality like we lived on a piece of "terrain". But in the reality, we are a species kindly hosted on the most precious and important of all planets we do know. I love how the composer mixed different moods and instruments here, and the ending reminds me that as a "thank you" we need to care about our great host and express our gratitude, as in this wonderful piece of music.

[@TheRojo387]

I find you Terrans' self-importance disturbing.

[@A_Lion_In_The_Sun]

Holst didn't write a song for Earth because he didn't feel like he could describe the planet in one song. He wrote songs for the other planets because they were ethereal bodies that were unexplored and mysterious. Earth was known, and not as mysterious, he felt like no matter what he did, people would say "that's not what I think of when I think of Earth!"

[@redraven6727]

Her?

[@JasonEddie151]

Holst: The Planets, Op. 32 - VIII. Earth, The Bringer of Life

[@ogalienman]

John Williams: _Hello there._ Gustav Holst: _John Williams. You _*_are_*_ a talented one..._

[@nebulawh]

Wouldn't it be the other way around..?

[@gang.jesus_]

​@@nebulawhyes it would be

[@KahmulofRuhn]

When I first saw this, as several others have stated below, I went "Oh no, this is going to be really bad isn't it?". Then to my surprise it turns out to be a wonderful piece of music. You have suceeded at doing something I did not think possible. You have captured the feel of Earth all the while remaining loyal to the style and 'sound' of Holst. If this were inserted into a concert or cd of the Planets and I had never heard it before, I would have been convinced this was Holst.

[@maryfreebed9886]

Gustav Holst would smack himself lightly on the forehead and wonder aloud why he hadn't thought of this first. It is perfect and very much like what he would do.

[@jegelskeren]

Agreed. Very nice piece of music. Fits in very nicely with the rest of the suite

[@cocacolagarlic9015]

@@maryfreebed9886 While it is based on Astrology not Astronomy I still feel like he would have definitely appreciated this piece because of the dedication they have to him :)

[@SuperMarioOddity]

agree

[@venmis137]

The crown jewel of the solar system: Holy Terra!

[@BeanOfBean]

Found the 40k fan

[@fernhausluv44]

"For the glory of the imperium of man!"

[@Videomaker-pz4xm]

Nah this planet is shit

[@HLLTAF]

For the emprah!

[@mensamoo]

really? you seen the mess?

[@GigaJinGaming3711]

0:00 Scene 1: The Deep and Boiling Beginning of Earth 1:05 Scene 2: The First Collision 2:14 Scene 3: The Process of First lands 2:37 Scene 4: The Growth of the First Species 3:01 Scene 5: Arrival of Life 3:41 Scene 6: Sudden Impact 4:09 Scene 7: The Evolution of Development 4:36 Scene 8: The Marking of History 5:02 Scene 9: The Chronic Struggles 6:02 Scene 10: A Hard Day's Relief 6:48 Scene 11: Moment of Bliss 7:16 Scene 12: Remembering the Past 7:38 Scene 13: Today 9:29 The End.

[@omarvi280]

Edited scene 2: it would be more like 1:37

[@GigaJinGaming3711]

@@omarvi280 you're going too fast, sorry

[@Stancotangent]

@@GigaJinGaming3711 earth was actually a ball of fire in the beginning

[@Stancotangent]

it was a mars sized object that hit earth

[@backmarkermoth]

100% ridiculous. None of these titles refer to any movement and they certainly do not fit the characteristics of the movements at all. Just complete bollocks. A very very bad interpretation of the work.

[@Lil_Yuri]

I love the whole piece, but especially 5:11-6:02 is so beautifully mysterious and 7:15-8:12 hit me right in the feels. Truly amazing, might be my favorite 21st century classical piece.

[@wcsxwcsx]

Excellent! I'll boldly assert that Holst would have been delighted. With the addition of this movement and the Pluto movement by Matthews, the suite is finally complete. I don't care what anyone else says.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

You're in luck, my friend! kzbin.info/aero/PLbPnu_ZaPDk2GHEVs06qwGdGK9dRRFUye has all eight planets, with Pluto to round it out. 2006 was the year it was reclassified as a dwarf planet, but the Royal Scottish Nat'l Orchestra did an amazing job with it. Even though I decided to go in distance from the Sun, I think you'll be quite pleased. All seven original planets in the suite are best done by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, but I agree with what you said about Holst's posthumous delight. It isn't every day that a composer comes up with a piece for the planets and dwarf planets.

[@BeanOfBean]

Planet X when

[@BeanOfBean]

@dodo perip idk, i still like to think it exists, the tenth planet, hence the “x”

[@BeanOfBean]

@dodo perip oh yes, but for me? Roman Numeral “X”

[@BeanOfBean]

@dodo perip ever heard of Pluto?

[@sallanphear936]

Whoever composed this had a perfect opportunity to rickroll us

[@adhdenjoyer7422]

It took me way too long to realize that this wasn’t holst

[@gidonricardo8629]

what do you mean?

[@Rafael_R]

@@gidonricardo8629 Holst never composed music inspired by Earth for his Planets suite. This piece is inspired by the original work.

[@gang.jesus_]

Ngl I was hoping to be the first one to write a piece for Earth, but someone beat me to it

[@raphaeljacques1704]

Very good work. The music is very similar to the style of Gustav Holst

[@mepas3]

Thanks a lot !

[@men_del12]

@@mepas3 wait, was the song inspired by him?

[@suprafatadecontact]

@@men_del12 The idea behind this song was to capture the remaining planet, Earth, in the style of Holst`s ``Planets``

[@men_del12]

@@suprafatadecontact Ah I see. Thanks. It's nice to hear this piece of music.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

@@suprafatadecontact I know Pluto, the underworld god, has been a dwarf planet since 2006, but here's a piece that would really fit if, regardless of its rank: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJDZaXpmm9RnjdU Also, back when the Earth was still being formed, a Mars-sized planet called Theia slammed into the former, and Moon would eventually form. Information on the Theia Impact comes form the "Worst Days on Planet Earth" episode of _The Universe._

[@kaidron507]

Love it. Welcome Earth, to the Grand Alignment. The theme of the piece seems bucolic with life. Many dynamics in time, space and gravity.

[@Chotabear]

Excellent Clement !!! A superb addition to Holst's Planet Suite and Holst would have been proud of you. It wonderfully conveys life on our Earth busy with life, milling around with all their trials and tribulations. Awesome !!! :)

[@mepas3]

Thank you very much !

[@chancerbox1935]

Great job with earth, it really does work well. I actually created pluto in garageband using the moonbeam synthesizer, and my family likes it. Gustav holst would truly be proud of you, you did an excellent job

[@TBStudios91]

That is spot on! Compliments! I was just listening to the Planets again and did not remember Earth was there, only when I started looking at the comments I realised it wasn't from the original suite. Bravo!

[@joespeers4029]

Nice! Adding to my Science Class with the rest of the Suite.

[@HikariKrome]

1. Mercury, the Winged Messenger 2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace 3. Earth, the Bringer of Life 4. Mars, the Bringer of War 5. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 6. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age 7. Uranus, the Magician 8. Neptune, the Mystic 9. Pluto, the Renewer Perfect. The suite is now complete.

[@JannesBio]

Meanwhile Pluto: qwq

[@lunalgaleo1991]

I know it's a star and not a planet, but what about the Sun?

[@liansmith4038]

@@lunalgaleo1991 We have the Helios Overture for the Sun

[@lunalgaleo1991]

@@liansmith4038 Wowwww, that sounds so cool! 🤩

[@radogoji7031]

What about Ceres, Eris, the rest of the Dwarf Planets and the Hypotheticals?

[@brokencablemusic]

Honestly, I was skeptic of this arrangement at first glance, but it beyond exceeded my expectations. Well done!

[@nancysanchezcruz7899]

L

[@stevereventlow5217]

I've had a "first edition" Columbia pressing ( 78 RPM ) of Holst' 1926 recording of The Planets for amost 40 years . -- One of my true favorites. When I saw your "Earth", I said " Oh no, Another one of these contemporary composers trying to out-do one of the great masters." BUT , Apon listening to your composition, I must say that you've done a most commendable job in capturing the tonal essence of Holsts' original. Best of luck to you.

[@zifatanner-kamal486]

upon

[@mepas3]

Thank you Steve !

[@klein2042]

7:16 Gave me emotions I can't describe

[@staorus4047]

Earth is unique and hard to describe in a single piece of music, because you have snow, rain, summer heat, oceans, clouds, mountains, mystery, discovery, dance, culture, cities, plains, and so much more. There are billions of stories to be told.

[@theclassycorner1701]

This is absolutely fantastic. I too am a composer, but I have yet for anyone to play my music. This makes me so happy, because it gives such good images of earth and what it's like without reminding you of everything too bad.

[@innocent_outlaw]

how you have boldly inserted this into the other pieces really says a lot. i got chills even as i first began hearing the first notes. wonderful

[@milgaru]

7:16 this sounds incredibly beautiful 😮

[@weedy1718]

Agree. Makes you feel so calm

[@TaraZaraChara]

Honestly, this is an amazing piece! If I hadn't known otherwise, I would have been convinced that this was Holst's work! You have done well, and I wish you luck on further compositions. (my favorite part is at 4:10)

[@weedy1718]

Love that so much. So beautiful! ❤

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

Wow. Very well done, and fitting with his style.

[@DenibeustheGamer]

This is really beautiful!!!! I know what I went in expecting.... but this blew me away! I think it fits in just perfectly with the Suite!

[@maryfreebed9886]

The winner of a literal "Miss Universe" contest: the planet Earth in her entirety, and all residing upon her.

[@ComatoseRat]

Mary Freebed nah jupiter wins just for the piece holst wrote

[@karmotlephrog3791]

Neptune?

[@johndemars2551]

It's a shame that we are making our only home uninhabitable for us.

[@GigaJinGaming3711]

@@johndemars2551 i think earth would win beside all this trash around the sky

[@CarterFelixOfficial]

​@@johndemars2551it's so sad that if we don't stop soon, Florida will be underwater by 2004 :(

[@Sal_The_Alicorn_Blader9]

This gives me Wall-E vibes

[@skamnatron5000]

I really liked this. It’s beautiful and strong. Fits right in with the rest of the suite in my opinion.

[@plastique45]

I must admit, I expected this to be shit (even to be a computer-generated crap). TURNS IT IT'S AWESOME IN ITS OWN RIGHTS! It reminds me a bit of composer Florent Schmitt too.

[@keepinfotechsimple]

Yeah I was skeptic too

[@417Owsy]

sounds a lot like star wars, a little too much like star wars. perhaps we are in the star wars universe. Jk

[@axelzakowicz6490]

@@417Owsy John Williams took inspiration from gustav holst to make Star Wars Soundtrack a great example is mars

[@PaoloGiovanoli]

Only when you hear chairs crankling, the flipping of pages and the audience coughing that you realize how insane the audio engineering for classical music is.

[@xwingfighter999]

Très beau, avec un poil d'inattendu. Excellant!

[@Bacon7666]

When you thought that great composers is a thing from the past. and this proves you wrong.

[@hiddensoundtracks83]

Listening to this version doesn't give me the feeling that reminds me of John Williams or Holtz, but it did give me another GREAT feeling of sounding like Japanese anime orchestrators. At a certain point in the beginning of the song it even reminded me of something like anime from the 80's like Gundam or Yamato. Especially in the horn parts that reminded me of that. Its amazing!

[@TheBestElectricToaster]

If there were ever another planet in our solar system, I would like you to be the one who makes it's music.

[@thisismychannel4535]

Do some for the Kuiper belt like huimea or makemake or eris. You can even do ceres which is between mars and Jupiter

[@thisismychannel4535]

I would happily listen to it

[@CarterFelixOfficial]

Want me to? ​@@thisismychannel4535

[@patriciamensuelle4276]

Totally holst' style. Well done. I 💜💜💜it. That makes me float.🎈🎈🎈🎈👀👁🕸🕷🎹🎼🎸🐾🐈🐾🐈🎈🎈🎈🎈🐾🐈🐾🐈💜💜💜💜

[@nathanielv775]

Woah this is legitimately elite dude. Fantastic job!

[@richardhembree5784]

This is great, sounds like early John Williams music!

[@gerbilking5100]

Reminds you of the track "krypton" from his superman soundtrack does it not?

[@aceplayerMusic]

Well, holst was a huge inspiration for John Williams, and this sounds much like holst

[@richardhembree5784]

@@aceplayerMusic I'm a huge fan of both composers so I am aware of that.

[@gerbilking5100]

Now I completely understand where John Williams drew his inspiration for Krypton from. Not thus particular work, but from the suite.

[@sturmp]

Gerbil King John Williams practically ripped of Mars for many of the Star Wars songs

[@rocketcon]

@@sturmp It was a deliberate tribute, not a rip off. Holtz would be flattered that Williams brought his style of music to a larger audience.

[@k123ason]

This would be a great opening to the whole suite. If it were placed somewhere, I think it should be the beginning.

[@noahpompa9749]

That is true, as it was originally excluded bc it was written from the perspective of Earth being the center of the universe, I believe.

[@dylanbaker1928]

I agree too!

[@sapphoenixthefirebird5063]

Not only that but if Pluto was added to the end, then Earth and Pluto would balance each other with Earth representing birth and Pluto representing death.

[@Lil_Yuri]

I would put it at the end, but I like a satisfying ending and Neptune left me wanting more very badly, however I didn't care for Pluto, just a bit too busy, which is great when trying to communicate "madness" but not quite melodic enough to fit in imho, just a matter of personal taste. This would make a perfect closer as it ties in elements of several other pieces of the suite.

[@openthebruiseup]

Après les travaux parus sur Pluton et autres, il ne manquait qu’elle ! Et elle ne détonne effectivement pas dans l’ensemble, chapeau

[@zifatanner-kamal486]

This is perfect!

[@101skysthelimit]

Finally, a perfect theme for planet Earth that follows William Matthews work for Pluto. The lineup is complete. Too bad I found this only now. I hope the orchestras will include Earth the Bringer of Life and Pluto the Renewer together with Gustav Holtz Planets.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

Colin Matthews did “Pluto, the Renewer,” not William Matthews.

[@emersoduarte4348]

Bro imagine if there was a Sun, the bringer of Light

[@nebulawh]

Moon, the Bringer of the Night

[@Termina2018]

Comets, the bringer of awe

[@Xalorr]

Sadly this Masterpiece don't exist in better quali in spotify. Your work are realy damn near to Gustav Holts style.

[@fofo6513]

wow

[@sifridbassoon]

I can play that concerto. Well, sections of it.

[@TheMikester307]

Wow! Wonderful!!

[@aceplayerMusic]

Who made this? Was it you? Can I have the sheet music PLEASE This is SOO good!!!!! I love it all, and I think it's a perfect addition!

[@TK42138]

Excellent!

[@tomasgudino6675]

excellent,amazing and cool!

[@Terrorkekx]

Crazy idea - Great achievement

[@shaungrech9599]

its nice music

[@NeX322]

4:37 and on is my favorite part idk why it’s just so mystical

[@FelixLarios1234]

*I* ❤ 🌎

[@RideauRougeRecords]

Bravo!

[@TheGWR0-4-0]

I’m still waiting on Pluto

[@Catboy-sp8bz]

Ok. Is there a score for it?

[@gramblidge]

Am I the only one that wishes that this was on Spotify?

[@jacebrodsky8869]

i like it ...thank you, clement :)

[@choppalungon]

dude this is amazing

[@raucousraptor]

Is it just me or does 1:42 sound exactly like the THX intro?

[@mepas3]

Funny, I re-listened THX intro , you're right !!

[@raucousraptor]

Cool, thanks for replying!

[@Hoshimaru57]

Well to be fair The Planets inspired a lot of works, so it wouldn't be out of character for a piece to sample a well known instrumental work, especially one from science fiction. Do you mean THX1138 by any chance?

[@raucousraptor]

Hoshimaru57 No, THX as in the sound company. Their intro sounds a lot like 1:42.

[@real_nosferatu]

@@Hoshimaru57 this isn't by holst.

[@vaughan446]

This is a superb addition to the Holstian "Planetary" fold by Clément MEPAS ... so in keeping with Holst's style and use of orchestra. By contrast Colin Matthews' "Pluto - The Renewer" is in my opinion simply unworthy of any association with "The Planets", and I would suggest the field remains open for somebody to compose a truly worthy Holstian piece piece for Pluto! Thinking about it - how unlikely would it have been had the first effort actually worked! Why don't you do it Clément? You've acquitted yourself so well with "Earth - The Bringer Of Life".

[@vaughan446]

Here is my critique of Colin Matthews' "Pluto - The Renewer". To be truly worthy of it's association with Holst's Planets, this final piece surely should have been equally melodic and memorable. In my opinion Colin Matthews' "Pluto - The Renewer", composed as a natural addition to the Holst "Planetary" fold, ironically and sadly remains outside of the fold ... like the planet itself (sadly). Unlike all seven of Holst's planetary pieces, which have drawn me back to listen to time and time again over the decades, this effort by Matthews is so totally unmemorable, lacking musical panache and emotional sophistication, I doubt if I'll be back for a second play.

[@Lil_Yuri]

While I won't comment on the "worthiness" (and probably shouldn't given my lack of real foray into classical music as a genre), you are correct in that in comparison to the other planets, aside from the "jump scare" crescendos, Pluto doesn't really evoke any distinct emotions from me like the others, and is, well, forgettable; while it certainly sounds Holst-ish, it pales in comparison to the rest of the suite. This is not forgettable, it's distinct and moving-- and moves around quite a bit, encapsulating several emotional states; given the nature of earth and how earth is teeming with life and geological events and thus is constantly in flux, this is fitting. A bit more modern sounding, but still obviously an homage to Holst's original suite. But that said, Pluto isn't even a "real planet", so if we were to go by that criteria, the suite is complete 🙂

[@jordangreenspun5068]

Sounds nice

[@mepas3]

+Jordan Greenspun , Thank you very much

[@Gage_Brumley]

4:07 Eargasm

[@lukekiefer5964]

If I hadn’t read the comments I would have thought this was a often neglected piece by Holst. I’m astounded

[@BillyDee7]

Of course earth does not belong in Holst's The Planets, an astrologically based work. It is a nice piece on it's own.

[@WildMen4444]

Terra wasn't included in the original suite because She's not a planet in the Classical sense (a "wandering star") from our perspective as beings dwelling on the surface. Makes me wonder what attributes would be assigned to Terra by astrologists on another planet

[@peterbagayoko]

Wow this song is truly lovely. What I appreciate about this song is that it’s actually about the planet. The other songs by gustav holst were based on the Roman gods the planets were named after but this is based off of earth and it couldn’t sound more amazing.

[@jerrymarty330]

This is basically Star Trek and Star Wars music

[@ysayejoestar7423]

Wait, did Holst really composed something for the Earth??

[@mepas3]

No, but me yes 😉

[@Kirbsta0208]

Nice! ❤

[@rlhchristie]

Honestly, this should have been called Earth : the bringer of diseases and killer hornets

[@eschantv]

there is earth

[@dylanbaker1928]

It’s excellent! Can this be performed anywhere in the world? Maybe you can have a premiere!

[@dylanbaker1928]

Hello?

[@francescomedri5408]

great

[@LittleSkepticalButStillSmart]

If it isn't composed by Holst, than who composed this piece? Edit:Alright, it's you. Then great job, buddy! How did you do that?

[@dylanbaker1928]

t’s excellent! Can this be performed anywhere in the world? Maybe you can have a premiere here in America!

[@richardhembree5784]

Is this published? I am interested in purchasing a score/parts if available.

[@Ulfusagan]

I want to see a cartoon, made of this! Also, it sounds like an OST from Sid Meier's Civilization.

[@aymanhood999]

Sure does

[@clarkharney8805]

Earth speaks of its own rise and fall, including the ascent of man from its midst (the destruction of all his pure experiences; his wretched dreams & wrought discoveries, his primal fears & fruitful failures).

[@justinscott9277]

It’s planet earth my home planet where I live with all the people

[@dylanbaker1928]

At first, I was like, Oh no! This is a parody, but now, it’s brilliant! Can you describe it for me please?

[@AFStudiosMedia]

damnit. beat me to it. lol good job

[@queenuru]

I love m'y Earth 💖💖💖

[@michealosagieoviawe3290]

virus 8-bit no you do not

[@faberbosc6639]

Très intéressant.... comme si Holst avait transmis par le moyen d'un médium la partition manquante de son grand chef-d'oeuvre!..... franchement, chapeau.

[@justinscott9277]

That’s a song right my home

[@aidanaichele5573]

this one is rlly good

[@dweebteambuilderjones7627]

I could do an updated "Rite of Spring Passage" with this piece.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

This reminds me in places of the soundtrack for Saving Private Ryan.

[@christophernichols1379]

Holst would be proud.

[@marksadventures3889]

I like this and summoning up some courage, I'm having a go at the Planets too. I shall release on completion of the entire suite. But in the meantime i shall launch some teasers on Soundcloud. I like this but will not be copying this in anyway. I like the scene separation that's very cool.

[@bryonfeliksa3845]

Good luck trying to find Earth and Pluto on Apple Music

[@steevsmith2792]

Good piece. Not quite Holst but, Thankyou.

[@diegoortegadod]

8:06 - amazing